Serves:

6

Description:

An easy to make, light main meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1/2 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1 small stick of celery, finely chopped
• 2 tsp ground paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• About 400 g lean minced beef
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3/4 cup water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 12 taco shells
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
• 4 large lettuce leaves, shredded
• 1 avocado, cut into 12 wedges
• A few coriander leaves 1/2 cup grated Swiss-style cheese

Method:

1. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook carrots, onion and celery for 5 minutes. Stir in paprika, cumin and coriander.
2. Add minced beef and cook on high heat for 3 minutes, while stirring. Stir in tomato paste and water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Heat taco shells according to packet instructions.
4. Garnish shells with cooked meat, chopped tomato, cucumber, lettuce, avocado and coriander leaves. Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.

Recipe by: Gabriel Gate`

Website: www.gabrielgate.com